The case of Phuong Diem Huyen is not an isolated one; numerous singers routinely upload musical works to YouTube channels without obtaining permission or paying royalties as mandated by law.

Police in HCM City have launched criminal proceedings against a freelance singer and a media company executive for infringing music copyrights on YouTube, as part of a broader crackdown on intellectual property violations in the digital environment.

Building Vietnamese-owned digital platforms could strengthen copyright protection, creator incomes and the country's cultural economy, industry experts argue.

Vietnam and US investigators uncovered nearly 50,000 pairs of Nike-branded shoes suspected of trademark counterfeiting, with some already exported to the US.

Vietnamese authorities say a shared copyright database and greater coordination among rights organizations could end the practice of multiple groups collecting music royalties from the same business.

Smuggling, trade fraud, counterfeit production and trading, and IP right infringement remained widespread and increasingly sophisticated in the first half of 2026, affecting business activities, public health and consumer confidence.

From July 1, music copyright fee collection at coffee shops and restaurants will follow a new rate. While owners support the policy, they remain concerned about the procedures and implementation.

Investigation agencies have recently decided to prosecute criminal cases involving large-scale intellectual property rights violations.

Vietnam’s Politburo has called for stronger enforcement against software piracy, plagiarism and other intellectual property violations as part of a broader strategy to support long-term economic growth.

With the tightening of copyright enforcement, the profession of "mobile Windows installers" (cai Win dao) has nearly vanished, and many have abandoned the trade in recent years.

New criminal cases involving copyrighted software and music rights mark a significant shift in Vietnam's approach to intellectual property protection.

Vietnamese police have launched the country's first criminal case involving copyright infringement through the illegal use of licensed computer software, with estimated damages running into tens of billions of dong.

To tackle copyright infringement during World Cup 2026, broadcasters holding official rights will need robust technological solutions capable of blocking illegal streaming platforms such as XoilacTV and ThapcamTV.

Vietnam is reviewing its intellectual property enforcement framework and considering tougher administrative penalties to improve deterrence and meet international commitments.

To promote copyright protection, Vietnam is accelerating efforts to master core technologies and build integrated platforms capable of receiving, processing, distributing and protecting digital content on a unified system.

Vietnamese authorities say they will provide further clarification on whether sharing news article links on social media could lead to penalties under a newly issued government decree regulating online information activities.

Police in Bac Ninh have charged 10 people linked to the illegal football streaming website “Bun Cha TV”, accused of broadcasting copyrighted sports content without authorization.

A wave of unauthorised movie, comic and music sites has gone dark in recent weeks, signaling a sudden escalation in Vietnam’s enforcement against intellectual property (IP) violations.

The UK Embassy praised Vietnam’s law enforcement agencies for cracking down on the notorious illegal streaming platform Xoi Lac TV.